SURNAME: VELAPPAKUTTY

GIVEN NAME:VINU AIMarEST,MarEng Tech

DATE OF BIRTH:7th JULY 1955

NATIONALITY:AUSTRALIAN

ADDRESS:20 STOBO CRES.

ALAWA. NT. 0810

Darwin

PHONE:Home 89483969

Mob. 0403085691

E-Mail:

18/08/2006 to Service

Defence Maritime Services Pty Ltd

Project Engineer/Engineering Trainer

Duties

>Representing DMS and Liaising with Austal Ship, Commonwealth

Classification Society and other personal at inspection test and commissioning activities including sea trail.

> Conduct roving surveillance of vessel under construction to ensure vessel are being built to correct standard

> Assess construction progress to allow DMS to form an independent opinion of the shipbuilder’s progress against standards,

> Documenting results of work undertaken outside the office in a clear and concise manner to allow results to be input to computer programs for progress and defect rectification monitoring

> Representing DMS on delivery voyages as required

>Working with DMS staff in Darwin and Cairns for a short period to hand over vessels on completion of the construction phase

>Other task as assigned by the management

Training of Navy/DMS personal on ACPB vessel onengineering systems

Key duties include:

A) Identifies technical competencies for all levels of work.

  • Gains input from DMS/Navy to determine training needs.
  • Assists with short and long-range planning for training and development.
  • Research for technical training and prepares or recommends as necessary.
  • Gauges effectiveness of training provided by DMS and implements suggestions.
  • Improvement based on course assessments.
  • Maintains files and records of training course attendance and records utilizing DMS systems.
  • Trains for and receives necessary qualifications to train employees on Marine Engineer’s Course.
  • Provide training and assessment of operations and maintenance personnel when safety deficiencies are highlighted
  • Provide training to new starters to ensure Navy safety and operating procedures, expectations and responsibilities are clearly understood.
  • Arrange and undertake the regular review of operations and maintenance personnel yearly competency assessments assuring compliance to the annualtraining plan.
  • Provide on the job training and workshops to operations and maintenance personnel to enhance skills and competencies.
  • Ensure operations and maintenance personnel competencies are kept to date ensure maximum availability of the DMS within each Team.
  • Provide area specific inductions when required.
  • Provide skill enhancement and improvement initiatives in respective training areas-developing behavioural based skills
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in work practices.
  • Ability to cross train individuals in different departments as per site training requirements, change or demand enhancement.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel
  • The ability to work with people at all levels to achieve positive outcomes
  • A personal drive to improve performance and develop continuous improvement, efficiency and teamwork
  • Additionally, as a Trainer monitors and controls the Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspection program, and constantly seeks out continuous improvement opportunities to optimize quality and equipment performance and reliability by soliciting, developing, and proposing innovative maintenance practices which increase maintenance productivity and reduce equipment downtime.
  • My Key challenges of this role;
  • Aligning training services to customer and business requirements
  • Providing a credible in house training service that meets customer and business expectations.
  • Leading, developing and motivating a team.
  • Identifying training requirements for all personnel in DMS
  • The role would be suitable for production or maintenance based people without loosing touch with the Shipyard’s Repair and maintenance people looking at broadening experience in a related areain preparation for future careerprogression.

Communicate effectively with others during the organisation and management of maintenance. And repair operations including effective use of internal communication systems

Engineering information is correctly accessed and retrieved from a computer using a keyboard.

Other relevant peripheral equipment

Analytical skills and sound judgement

  • demonstrates strong research, interpretation and problem solving skills
  • demonstrates the ability to think strategically and make balanced, well informed decisions in relation to own work area
  • demonstrates the capacity for originality of thought

Ability to achieve results

  • plays an active role in setting work area goals and monitoring progress
  • demonstrates organisational skills of a high order including, if appropriate, the ability to effectively manage others in the delivery of work
  • responds flexibly to changing requirements
  • applies and promotes workplace diversity and occupational health and safety principles in delivering the work of the area

Ability to develop productive working relationships

  • works cooperatively with others and models and promotes team player behaviour
  • demonstrates strong client service and clientrelationship management skills
  • treats others with respect and courtesy and values different ideas and approaches

Demonstrated personal drive and integrity

  • adheres to and promotes the DMS Values and Code of Conduct, and the Department’s Values
  • takes responsibility for outcomes of own work area and learns from mistakes
  • displays a high level of initiative and shows strong commitment to continued learning

Ability to communicate effectively

  • demonstrates highly developed oral and written communication skills
  • listens actively to others and responds appropriately
  • puts forward ideas and considers and encourages the views of others
  • displays strong representation skills and the ability to persuade and negotiate
  • experience with major projects
  • team management experience
  • keen eye for detail
  • local Australian experience

22/11/2004 to 31/07/2006

TenixToll Defence Logistic

Sub Contract Repair Co-odinator

Duties:

With Australian defence Forces. General Engineering and Mechanical equipments, Repair and maintained of Generators, Fuelling Pumping Equipment Fridges, Pumps and all supporting equipments.

Ensure delivery of Materiel Maintenance services to Defence

Co-ordinate the work of allocated with contractors

Manage allocated TTDL’s and Defence’s equipment and assets such that remains in good operating condition and are accounted for.

Ensure only approved materials are purchased and used

Ensure all contractor under supervision area is qualified for the work to be done

Assist in Planning Operation matters.

> Initiate recommendation for the improvement for operations and processes and procedures.

> Repaired plant and equipment is re-assembled in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and established marine engineering practice,Preparing engineering documentation in support of vessel design and development; Resolving design/production problems/deficiencies and provide technical advice to draftspersons and junior engineers; Liaising with Classification Societies, Design Authorities, Contractors and Project Authority on mechanical systems and documentation development; Conducting and reporting on the outcome of technical investigations; Reviewing drawings and technical documents; Providing support to production activities; and preparing engineering change proposals (defining scope of work, compiling costs etc.

1/ 7/ 2003 to 6 / 11/ 2004 Own business

4/11/2002 – 29/05/2003

Diesel Contract Services

Diesel Mechanic

Duties:

Service, maintain and rebuild of power generating plants in workshop. Travel to remote location to service generators and equipments eg CapeDon, Port Keats, DundeeSchool, Jabiru, AdelaideRiver, ChannelIsland and DalyRiver and many other remote areas.Servicing of power generator ranging from 50kva to 1 Mega watt. Service of vessel’s generator, main propulsions and Equipment.

Identify typical machinery maintenance and repair problems, hazards and establishon 4 Stroke Main Engines/Generator Engines.

Appropriate hazard control strategies within the scope of responsibility.

2002 April – September 2002

Darwin Offshore Logistic Base Private Ltd

Procurement Manager

Duties:

Purchasing of Oilrig Plants and equipments, Fittings, Initiate contacts with prospective oil development and exploration companies. Advertise the products and services to prospective operators, Do research for more business. Repair and maintains of equipment, Fabrication work and other work if required to do. Interstate Travel sourcing of vessel and equipment for prospective clients and buyers. Travel to interstate and overseas for sourcing of equipment and plants. Travel to oilrigs meeting with ship engineers and materials coordinators and attending to procurement matters.Jaibaru Venture, Challis Venture, Skua and Ocean Bounty and other FPSO and FPS

Work as part time basis as owner representative, assist to locate vessel and take delivery from interstate and overseas.

Apply advanced diagnostic techniques to the trouble-shooting of malfunctioning and faultyMachinery and carry out required repairs in accordance with established marine engineeringPractice, and instructions to established engineering practice.

Knowledge of national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes including AMSA and Marine Orders applicable to the management of shipboard plant and equipment maintenance andRepair operations on vessels of unlimited propulsion power. Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures.

Conflicts between personnel are resolved using established conflict-resolution procedures

2001 Jan to 2002 Feb 27th

Maritime Training (RTO)

WORK-PLACE TRAINER AND ASSESSOR

  • As required (including the use of software programs and other technology to generate presentations and resources).
  • Devise, deliver and evaluate training and education programs for groups Manage classification educational resources including an ACCESS database, and hard copy training library.
  • Develop systems enhancing and maintaining a classification training library and manage and regularly update training materials.
  • Assist in the development of educational and training products.
  • Research and develop proposals regarding issues related to classification training and educational services.
  • Provide advice, as appropriate, regarding classification training and education issues.
  • Manage the administration requirements.
  • Coordinate and/or participate in corporate projects as required.
  • Liaise with relevant government agencies, industry bodies and community groups, and attend meetings as required.
  • Respond to enquiries, both written and oral, regarding classification training and education services.
  • Undertake other duties as required.

Conducting courses on Marine Engine Driver 1, 2, 3

Coxswain Engineering

Master 5/Skipper 3 (Ship knowledge)

Deckhand

Vet-In-School

Tiwi Islander Trainer and assessor (On Outboard motor and Boat Handling)

As a ‘Workplace Trainer and Assessor/Lecturer’,students are trained

  • In the following:
  • To be able to identify and explain the structural components and materials
  • Of a small vessel
  • Ability to operate propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment. (Engineering). 2 and 4 stroke Engines
  • Apply the regulations pertaining to the safe operation of a small vessel.
  • Respond to emergency situations.
  • Manoeuvre a vessel.
  • Operate the fuel system, Bilge and ballast water, bridge and fire pumping
  • And all other systems on board vessel.
  • Used and maintain deck machinery. Operate steering gear arrangement.
  • Vessel Maintenance (Manage hull deterioration)
  • Maintain watertight integrity of a vessel.
  • Marine Legislation.
  • The ability of being able to manage, organize and establish a harmonious
  • Workplace environment. Along with ability to maintain it.
  • Safety Procedures (Fuelling). Operation of Electrical Systems. (12v to 440v) Safety procedures
  • Demonstrate action taken in the even of fire or explosions.
  • Operating fire-fighting equipment. (Fix Type and Fire extinguisher)
  • Maintain running log, including fuel calculation and written reports.
  • Prepare a vessel for sea and secure a vessel after voyage
  • Safety in workshop, Safe Handling of power tool and Hand tools.
  • Basic handling of material (metal and wood)
  • Dry Docking Procedures

WORKING AND TRAINING WITH INDIGENOUS.

Personnel are trained and action is organised in the event of a machinery failure or emergency to secure the machinery and the vessel and maintain the safety of the vessel and persons involved.

Instruction of relevant Maritime Authorities and class societies concerning shipboard machinery maintenance and repair.

Personnel are trained and action is organised in the event of a machinery failure or emergency to secure the machinery and the vessel and maintain the safety of the vessel and persons involved.

2000 JAN– 2000 DEC Self Study

During this time I took up community work, voluntary work and was involved in Self-study courses. Voluntary work involved working with a primary class at AlawaPrimary School during its Art programme. I was involved in preparing stencil and all material needed for the art session. I helped in carrying out the lesson in painting and craftwork and thereafter displaying all pieces of artwork.

Attended courses on Marine Engine Driver 1,

Workplace Assessment and Training Certificate 4.

Senior First Aid Certificate,

Survival at Sea, Marine Fire Fighting,

Prevention and Safety elements and shipboardSafety.

Training Program in Marine refrigeration Course (NTU)

>Overview of HACCPFood safety system (Quality Assurance Services QAS,

Oil spill response Course (AMSA).

1995March -1999 SEP - DARWIN SHIP REPAIR

Migrated to Australia, Darwin in 1995.

During this time, I have worked as fitter and turner, Assistant Project Controller,

Leading Hand, Tradesman and Marketing Representative to Singapore Marine

Exposition.

Leading Hand – Supervisory Work, yard contractors, coordinating with

Ship owner, ship surveyor and production meetings. Training and teaching of

Apprentices. Working on Diesel engine, pumps, auxiliary equipments, shaft,

Propellers, rudder, steering gear systems

Assistant Project Controller - Conduct Meeting with ship owner, Australian

Navy Personal, Project work (shipbuilding) issuing of work orders, ordering of

Spare parts, draw up work plan, working on oilrigs, rig tenders etc.,

Rep Darwin Ship Repair in Singapore Marine Expo

Year:March 1995 – September 1999

Company:Darwin Ship Repair and Engineering Pty Ltd

Position:Fitter Machinist /Assistant project controller and Marketing Rep to Darwin ship repair to Singapore Marine Expo.

Duties:

Access and arrangements for shore-based contractors carrying out maintenance activities on the vessel are planned and organised in accordance with established procedures consistent withthe Responsibilities.

Classification Society and statutory surveys are planned and prepared in accordance with regulatory Class and statutory requirements.
Decision-making and problem-solving techniques are applied to engine room maintenance and personnel problems.
Servicing Vessels Deck Machineries (Motor and Steam type)

Dismantling & installing of pumps and Equipments

Tail shafts & Machineries CPP/Oil and Water Cool bearing

Assisting supervisor in planning and implementing projects

Testing equipments as per required instructions

Complete testing documentation report

As an assistant project controller, issuing of work instructions to Department heads

Monitor the progress of work

Conduct meeting with owners and clients

As an Inventory Personnel, record & catalogue all movements

Of equipment

Conduct meeting with ship owner, Australian Navy personal ship

Ordering of spares parts

Draw up work plan

> Working on oilrigs, Rig tender, Repair & Maintenance Work, Ocean Bounty, Jabiru Venture, and Challis Venture.

Project work(Shipbuilding) issuing of work orders

> Training of apprentices

Sail as engineer to take delivery of vessel from interstate/overseas

Year: June 1988 – February 1995

Company:Singapore Slipway & Engineering Ltd

Position:Project Superintendent /Mechanical Supervisor

Duties:

Supervise staff

Working on oil rig, Drilling Plate form, Maintenance work

Provide training to staff (Training of apprentices)

Order parts, equipment and materials For oil rig and Marine vessels

Allocate work to appropriate department and follow up

Repair and maintenance of motor and steam vessels (2/4 Stroke)

Boiler operation Repair and Maintenance work

Dry-docking, in-water hull-cleaning and vessel lay-up are planned in accordance with establishedMarine practice and regulatory /survey requirements.

Appropriate consultation taken with class society and marine administration concerning the natureof the repairs and any contingency or emergency action required. Repaired plant and equipment is tested and adjusted in accordance with vessel’s procedures andManufacturer’s instructions and in consultation with relevant personnel.

1988 June to 1995 February

SINGMARINE DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING

PTE LTD. MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR/SUPERINTENDENT

Formerly known as Singapore Slipway & Engineering Co. Pte Ltd. Duties involved in machine shop leading supervisor as machinist, planning, supervising and trainingApply advanced diagnostic techniques to the trouble-shooting of malfunctioning and faulty.

Machinery is carried out required repairs in accordance with established marine engineering practices.

Machine precision components like engine parts, Pumps, C.P. propeller parts, fuel pump parts and injector parts. The use of C.N.C. machine,

C.N.C. milling, N.C. machine. E.D.M. Machine, Universal milling, radical drilling machine. N.C. horizontal boring machine, jig boring universal grinding machine, Shaping, slotting, tapping machine reaming machine, Measuring and gauging tools and others.

Specialized in afloat and shore repairs of various main engines, Pumps, hydraulic, pneumatic, bow thrusters, C.P. propellers, steam boiler, exhaust boiler,

Primary and secondary boiler, lube oil coolers, fuel oil coolers, air coolers, hydraulic cranes, chemical cleaning of coolers, heaters, boilers etc.,

Supervision of contractors and yard personnel, training ofApprentices

On bothpractical and theoryin class room.

Prem Kutty & Associates Pte Ltd

1986 to 1993 working onpart time BasisAssistance Auctioneer

Duties:

In the Industrial and Machinery Equipment section, Organizing the sale, inventory

Taking cataloguing, checking of the price of used machinery and industrial equipmentall types of oil Rig equipments and marine equipments.

Year:January 1984 – May 1988

Company: Munyew marine and Technical Services

Position:Workshop Supervisor (Ship building and Ship repairing)

Duties:

Supervise staff (Afloat repair work on vessels)

Provide training to staff (Training of apprentices)

Prepare services as per quotes and requisitions

Ensure that time restrains are met

Work with budget, including costing of equipment and manual Labour

Operate precision tool-room machinery

> Boiler operations (Repair and maintenance work)

> Service Engineer/Warranty Service Engineer (2/4 Stroke M/E